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I am a PhD student researching the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies under the supervision of Dr Ian Clancy, Dr David Corcoran, and Prof. Tom Ray. My work investigates whether spiral arms emerge through a self-organized critical process by analysing large-scale spectroscopic data, such as that from the MaNGA (Mapping Nearby Galaxies at Apache Point Observatory) survey. By studying spatial and temporal patterns of star formation, metallicity, and turbulence, I aim to determine whether spiral structures emerge naturally from internal galactic processes rather than external influences. I am developing computational models to test scaling relationships in star formation and exploring statistical methods to identify signatures of self-organized criticality.

In 2022, I graduated with a first-class honors degree in Physics with Astrophysics from Maynooth University. During my undergraduate degree, I received multiple academic awards, including the Callan Prize for graduating first in my year.

Beyond research, I am actively involved in outreach programs that promote physics and astronomy to primary and secondary school students, encouraging interest in STEM fields.